24 Editor-Approved Beauty Products For Winter 2022

Here at AEDIT, our motto is simple: Change of season, change of skincare — and makeup, and hair care, and personal care, and any other part of your beauty regimen that could use an update. With pumpkin spice season in the rearview mirror and cold winter’s nights upon us, it’s time to consider what products are going to set you up for success this winter.

Whether you are trying to atone for holiday skin sins, keep your face and body moisturized as the humidity drops, make a case for best tressed, or emphasize your eyes, the market is full of innovative new moisturizers, serums, masks, makeup, and more to help you prevent (or navigate) any winter beauty woes. Keep reading for our editor-approved winter 2022 beauty picks!

Aforé Beauty CR Emulsion

The latest innovation from board certified plastic and reconstructive surgeon Juilus Few, MD, pairs skincare’s most beloved ingredient with one of the buzziest. To temper the sensitizing effects of retinol, the water-soluble formula features medical-grade cannabidiol (a.k.a. CBD). In a 42-day clinical study, 100 percent of patients demonstrated a reduction in static and dynamic wrinkles, lightened pigmentation, and less visible pores. All the while, no one experienced significant irritation. $300, aforebeauty.com

ByRoe Truffle Eye Serum

This creamy serum is a miracle worker for dry, dark, and delicate under eyes. The brand's unique truffle complex features a blend of black, white, and summer truffles that deliver essential fatty acids and antioxidants into the skin to firm, brighten, and depuff. Additionally, hyaluronic acid, avocado peptides, and lupine proteins boost water retention and strengthen the skin barrier for a rejuvenating effect. $114, byroe.com

Versed Firm Ground Retinol Body Lotion

Because the skin below your neck needs some love, too, this lightweight and grease-free (trust us!) body lotion is equal parts moisturizer and treatment. Squalane and shea butter condition the skin, while encapsulated .01 percent retinol improves tone and texture. There is no wrong way to use it, but we love it as a hand cream because it offers a quick dose of hydration while smoothing and brightening the skin over time. $18, versedskin.com

Evolis Let There Be Hair Supplement

If you are hoping to start off the new year with a new ‘do, look no further than this healthy hair supplement. To counteract stress-related tress changes, ashwagandha, zinc, saw palmetto, and vitamins B and D are just a few of the ingredients in these nutrient-rich capsules that help balance cortisol levels, support the hair growth cycle, and feed the follicle. $65 for 60 capsules, evolisproducts.com

C'est Moi Beauty Think Twice Eyeliner Pencil

These dual-sided liners give you two complementary shades in just one pencil, and the long-lasting pigment glides on without any dragging or pulling on the sensitive skin around the eye. Use them to line your lash line, waterline, or for a creative look anywhere on your face. $12, cestmoi.com

Slurp Laboratories Decalt

Formulated to mimic the composition of skin sebum (read: oil) so that it can properly penetrate, this acidic fluid treats chronic congestion (i.e. blackheads, whiteheads, acne, milia, etc.) and decreases pore diameter. A blend of 0.5 percent salicylic acid and 5 percent polyhydroxy acid dissolves excess oil, while volcanic ash and Korean wormwood detoxify without compromising the skin barrier. $60, slurplaboratories.com

Serucell KFS Cellular Protein Complex Recovery Serum

Planning to use the long, cold winter to undergo a cosmetic procedure or skin resurfacing treatment? You’re going to want this gentle-yet-effective formula in your recovery regimen. Specifically formulated for sensitive and post-procedure skin, it features the brand's proprietary protein blend alongside antioxidant powerhouse vitamin E and nourishing oils like shea, coconut, sweet almond, and sunflower. $125, serucell.com

Rose Inc Eye Revival Brightening Eye Cream

This multitasking eye cream from Rosie Huntington-Whiteley’s beauty brand features niacinamide to brighten, peptides to reduce puffiness, and squalane to hydrate. The pearlescent formula imparts a soft-focus finish that layers well under makeup and pairs well with the om-inducing Cooling Spheres that boost lymphatic drainage and further diminish the appearance of dark circles. $54, roseinc.com

Ursa Major Milky Cleanser

For a deep yet gentle cleanse that will not strip parched winter skin, reach for this multitasking formula. Enzymatic mie hei mushroom extract increases cell turnover (sans irritation), detoxifying golden aspen bark flushes impurities, and adaptogenic golden root brightens and combats free radical damage. All the while the anti-inflammatory blend of marshmallow root, comfrey leaf, and sumac bark reduces redness, evens skin tone, and soothes skin. $34, ursamajorvt.com

KP Away Skin Polish

If winter weather is causing dry, itchy, or bumpy skin, this gentle (even for sensitive types!) exfoliating wash is for you. Developed by a board certified dermatologist who has keratosis pilaris, the fragrance-free formula pairs organic jojoba wax beads that melt into the skin with anti-inflammatory white willow bark extract and nourishing coconut, jojoba seed, avocado, grapeseed, and sunflower seed oils to smooth and soothe. $23, kpaway.com

JVN Complete Nourishing Shine Drops

He may not be our hairstylist IRL, but his hair care is a close second! The latest product from Jonathan Van Ness’ line is these weightless drops that are formulated with hibiscus extract to not only give your locks that enviable gleam but also prevent frizz and offer each strand antioxidant protection. $22, sephora.com

Lancôme’s Rénergie HCF Triple Serum

Say ‘so long’ to the need to cocktail multiple skincare products in order to reap the benefits of certain powerhouse actives. This serum features three distinct formulas — a creamy hyaluronic acid, a lightweight vitamin C and niacinamide emulsion, and a gel-based ferulic acid — housed in separate chambers to maintain optimal efficacy. The perfect dose of all three is released with each pump, and they work harmoniously to target visible signs of aging (think: fine lines and wrinkles, dark spots, and volume loss). $135, lancome-usa.com

GOOPGENES Nourishing Hand Cream

Made with many of the same hero ingredients as the bestseller GOOPGENES Body Cream, this hand cream is rich but lightweight and leaves hands soft and smooth with its blend of bacuri, cupuaçu, and shea butters. Its effects are also long-lasting, with a majority of testers in a study saying they saw improvement in the appearance of their hands after one week of use. $25, goop.com

ILONA Beauty Budapest Cocktail Advanced Conduction Foil Mask

To celebrate the skincare brand's 50th anniversary, it is reimagining its so-called Budapest Cocktail of royal jelly, hyaluronic acid, Hungarian mineral water, and botanicals into a golden sheet mask form. The unique three-layer conduction foil helps deliver the glow-inducing actives deeper into the skin for a revitalized complexion. $25, ilona.com

Fenty Skin Pre-Show Glow Instant Retexturizing 10% AHA Treatment + Reusable Applicator

You are a minute away from a serious glow-up with this potent treatment from Rihanna's skincare brand. A blend of alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs) and fruit enzymes (pomegranate, papaya, cranberry) slough away dead skin cells to brighten the complexion, while vitamin C-rich Barbados cherry and hibiscus extracts clarify. Twice a week, put a dime-sized amount of the solution on the reusable applicator and gently scrub the skin for 30 to 60 seconds before rinsing and patting dry. $40, sephora.com

The Inkey List Hyaluronic Acid Cleanser

This creamy, lightly foaming cleanser is powerful enough to remove makeup and sunscreen yet nourishing enough to replenish dehydrated skin. An inulin compound derived from the chicory root plant is known for its ability to increase hydration levels within the skin, while a hyaluronic acid complex draws moisture deeper into the skin. $10, sephora.com

Bondi Sands Bondi Babe Clay Mask

One of our favorite self-tanning brands has just dipped its toes in the skincare pool, and, if the clay mask is an indication of what's to come, sign us up. Powered by blue spirulina extract to protect from environmental stressors, bentonite clay to detoxify, and red algae extract to reduce redness, it’s a treatment that is great for all skin types. $19, bondisands.com

Esas White Pine Kolonya

For the uninitiated, the brand's kolonyas are all-in-one rinse-free hand cleansers that were developed to effectively sanitize the skin (thanks to 70% organic alcohol) while also nourishing it (hi, antioxidants and plant-based hyaluronic acid). Perfect for winter, the newest scent is a seasonally appropriate aroma of crushed pine needles, balsam, citrus, and cedar. $34, esasnyc.com

JSHealth Probiotic Vitamin Moisturizer

If you don’t love the texture of a rich cream but arid winter air has your complexion feeling parched, this lightweight moisturizer is sure to satisfy. Formulated with microbiome-boosting probiotics, emollient ceramides, and soothing seaweed extract, skin will look and feel, supple, smooth, and radiant all season long. $40, us.jhealthvitamins.com

WTHN Head to Toe Relief

Say ‘so long’ to aches and pains with this herbal remedy that features clinically proven herbs like organic Chinese peony root, corydalis tuber, and dong quai root. The blend can target joint and muscle pain, headaches, menstrual cramps, arthritis symptoms, and more. $45, wthn.com

FaceGym Signature Skin Mini Kit

Whether you’re traveling, heading to the gym, or are simply in need of a mini skincare kit, this pick consists of FaceGym’s signature products: the gel-to-foam Electro-Lite Gel Cleanser, the hydrating Hydro-Bound Daily Serum, the Youth Reformer Serum, and the Supreme Restructure Firming Moisturizer. $80, usa.facegym.com

Hope Fragrances Night Body Butter

Wintertime means warm baths and cozy nights, so you’ll need a moisturizing lotion to lock in that hydration and combat the dropping temperatures and dry air. This body cream is formulated with coconut oil and shea butter for lasting moisturization, while notes of vanilla, patchouli, and amber will gently scent your skin. $75, bergdorfgoodman.com

Mario Badescu Brightening Eye Serum

Revive tired under eyes with this multitasking serum. Caffeine, glycerin, and niacinamide join forces to soften fine lines, tone crepey skin, and brighten dark circles for an instant and long-term pick-me-up. $24, mariobadescu.com

Idealove Purple Flower Power Sheet Mask

Ten to 20 minutes with this bamboo sheet is all you need for instant plumping and brightening. Equal parts calming and moisturizing, argan oil and B vitamins soften the skin, chamomile and niacinamide soothe, glycerin hydrates, and lavender induces a zen-like state. $1, iherb.com

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